Success is the pedestal on which great stories are written. These writings are meant to inspire the people to do something with their lives. It is also a way to tell us that there is hope in this world, after all.
No matter what the field is, inspiration has no boundaries. Once someone is successful, their life is portrayed in an artistic form as a means to fire up the ember within the common person. A great many success stories can be found in the field of football too. And Cristiano Ronaldo’s story is one of them.
The four-time Ballon d’Or winner is considered by many as the greatest European player of all time, and they can’t really be blamed for it. After winning it all at club level, his Euro 2016 triumph with Portugal really puts him in a position where it could be argued that he has surpassed the likes of Johan Cruyff and Paolo Maldini.
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If there was something that could inspire people, it would be Cristiano’s journey. Growing up to become one of the finest footballers in the world from a difficult neighbourhood in Madiera, his story is truly a source of inspiration for the rest of us.
It won’t be a long time before someone comes up with a movie based on the man’s journey and here is our suggestion of the 5 people that can be cast to play Cristiano Ronaldo’s role should a biography ever be made…
#1 Jake Gyllenhaal
Versatility is one of the key aspects of having a successful life. If one has this virtue, then there is a place for that person in any corner of the world. Jake Gyllenhaal is one of those people who have the versatility to be successful in any endeavour they try.
From being a mentally complex kid in Donny Darko to a gay cowboy in Brokeback Mountain, Gyllenhaal has played in roles so diverse that it would put color-changing politicians to shame.
Hence, it is safe to assume that the Zodiac star can play the role of Cristiano Ronaldo with astuteness. He has the required height and facial structure that, coupled with great acting skills, would make him a fine choice to act in the shoes of the Portuguese.
#2 Christian Bale
Because he is Batman…or that he is Christian Bale, one of the best actors in the business who could go to any heights to perfect the role that he takes on. The former Batman’s diligence to his work can be interpreted from his character in The Machinist, where he lost so much weight to play the protagonist that the doctors had to warn him against it.
For the movie The Big Short, Bale learned how to play the drums in two weeks so that he could give a more real feel to the character he plays in the movie. This is just a perfect testament to his undying dedication towards his work.
He is one of the finest method actors in the world and one can say with absolute certainty that he would take on the field and up his footballing skills to play the Portuguese’s character. And he would be absolutely awesome in it.
#3 Dave Franco
The younger brother of James Franco is a talented actor himself. Be it his role in Now You See Me or Jump Street 21, he has shown that he can act in a diverse set of roles and do a good job while at it.
However, more than that, the reason that he finds himself on this list is because of his facial structure. One can’t help but notice the shape of his face being similar to that of Cristiano Ronaldo. Also, the fact that Dave Franco is perennially shaven helps our case.
There is a drawback with him, though, as he is quite short at 5’7” when compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, who is 6’1”.
#4 Channing Tatum
He might be considered as somewhat of a misfit for this role given his tendency to act in comedy movies, but Channing Tatum does strike as someone who fits the bill to play the role of the Euro-winning Portugal captain.
For one, his physique is stingily similar to that of Cristiano Ronaldo. He is exactly as tall as the former Manchester United superstar and his facial structure also has a bit of resemblance to the number 7.
However, the best part about him is the fact that he is as athletic as it gets. While growing up, he used to play a lot of football and hence, will ooze a rather natural aura when playing the character of Cristiano.
Finally, he already has an experience of playing biographical sports drama, playing Mark Schultz in Foxcatcher. Athletic, plus experience equals to a good choice.
#5 Ryan Gosling
In an interview, Deadp…I mean, Ryan Reynolds was once asked whether he ever looked in the mirror and wished that he was Ryan Gosling instead. The quirky actor replied, “yes…who doesn’t?!”
The La La Land actor and Cristiano have a lot of features in common. For one, they are really popular with the ladies due to their attractiveness. It is for this reason, plus some others which I will state shortly, that Gosling would be a good fit for playing the Portugal captain.
Ryan Gosling has the acting skills necessary to play a relatively serious guy like Cristiano Ronaldo. In the movie ‘Drive’, he played the role of a quite driver who acts as a getaway for criminals. That role truly puts him on the pedestal to play the character of the former Manchester United star.
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